Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-23
POULTRY vERM,n.
now 10 Prevent Lice aud Other para.t,,.
Insects ON FowIs

sVssnt Lice ana Other Para~fffe
Insects FowIs
frequently the most difficult work Of
lhe poultry man is that Of Kidding the
premises Of yeiIriiD. Most persons do
NOT become aware Of the presence Of
Verfnin until the little red mites ara
seen in myraids. These can easily Le
destroyed by using proper method.
Inc great scourge Of poultry is not
me mites. but the large body-louse
that hides at the base Of the feathers
on the head and neck. As tbev arc
only found there on the fowls, an ex-
animation of the quarters does not re-
veal them, when they may be basily At
work on the birds. When the hons
seem TO droop without apparent cause.
me chances are that close examina-
tlon Of their heads and nccks viii re.
veal swarms OF these lice. Little
chicks, especially those that feather
very rapidly, such as Dorkings, Game.
ana Leghorns. will soon succumb n
the large lice, and often the cause will
be ascribed to something else.
10 prevent lice on fowls, the hest
thing IS the dust-bath, which must con-
SYST OF line clay or coal ashes. If the
quarters are kept clean. the hens will
prevent the attacks Of lice by dustipo
but when once the lice put in an an
pearance, the poultryman is compeIled
70 take active measures, as the lice
must be fought until not single one
remains Kerosene must not be used
on the bodies Of the hens. as IL will
sometimes kill them. For the large
body lice, first grease the heads. peeks :
and vents with a mixture made by adj
ding teaspoonful Of crude petroleum
to every gill of lard. Use it warm. 30
II Will spread well. Then dust the
hens well with California or Persian
insect powder. Repeat this every third
DAY. and dust every portion Of the
body, but do not grease the body
only the head. neck and vent.
10 clean the poultry house, every
crack and creyice must be reached.
The roosrs and nests should be move
able, and outside. Sponge the roosts
with Kerosene, apply lighted match,
and let the IRE run over ii.
Empty the nests, fburn the de-
bris,) and sponge them with kero-
sene, applying lighted match, the
same as with the roosts. Now thor
oughly mix one quart of kerosene oil
to four quarts Of strong soapsuds or
skimmilk. churn them to an emulsion.
and sprinkle it, from q watering can,
over every part of the house-foor,
walls, and even the roof. Saturate
them well, then open the doors and
allow the house to dry. Next, thor
oughly dust every part of the house
with mixture Of the following: Fine
dry lime, one peck; carbolate of lime,
one pound Persian insect powder, one
pound. These materials should be fine
and dry, and should be blown into
every crack and crevice. and not
square inch of space be overlooked.
Put kerosene on the roOsts-every part.
and then replace them. Put fresh earth
and clean chopped hay in the nest boxes
and set them in position. Dust the
nests thickly with the powder suggest
ed, and add a quart of the powder
to the dust bath. Saturate the yards
with a solution of one pint carbolic
scid to ten gallons Of water. and If
necessary spade them. Before clean
ing the house remove the droppings,
and as they will contain mites, pour the
>oapsud mixture over them. and apply
them on the field, at distance from
the house. The droppings are valuable
as manure.
All this care and preparation calls
for work, but tits absolutely necessary.
And it must be repeated until lice no
longer find it comfortable Get rid OF
them. and then keep them out. Exam
inc the house. as well as the bodies OF
the hens. at least once week, a there
l. no knowing when lice may be pres
ent.-4mericdH AgricultUriSt.